Which of the following describes the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction in the South?

a. Southern states should have an easy transition back into the union.

b. The federal government should take strong action to ensure African Americans' rights.

c. The federal government should leave African American rights up to the states.

d. African Americans shouldn't be trusted with the power of the vote

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Jermaine Dyer

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21 November, 14:44

Which of the following describes the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction in the South?

a. Southern states should have an easy transition back into the union.

b. The federal government should take strong action to ensure African Americans' rights.

c. The federal government should leave African American rights up to the states.

d. African Americans shouldn't be trusted with the power of the vote

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Keegan Johnston · Answer 1

The option that best describes the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction in the South would be " b. The federal government should take strong action to ensure African Americans' rights," since the Radicals in Congress wanted to "punish" the South for the Civil War.